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Big Bus: London Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise & Evening Tour

Open-top Big Bus tour in London with tourists, London Eye in background.
London Eye and River Thames on a sunny day, part of BigBus London tour.
Tourists on BigBus London tour with London Eye in background.
Big Bus tour near Tower Bridge with Thames River view in London.

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4.3/5(1,855)

Fabrice D

Solo
Verified booking
5 days ago
Au début, je suis arrivé un peu après que le bus précédent soit parti. Un autre bus m'a ramené tout seul au bus précédent. Chauffeur vraiment sympa. Il y a un programme du trajet de la journée et des petits casques sont disponibles pour l'écoute des nombreuses infos de la visite du jour...dans toutes les langues! C'était vraiment agréable ... si le soleil est de la party !!!

Cheryl M

Solo
Verified booking
Last week
The audio was entertaining and informative, the buses came along regularly and they seemed clean and well maintained! A perfect way for me to see as much of London as possible in one day.

Satheesh S

Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Had a fantastic experience with London Hip Hop Bus! The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout the journey. The bus stops are conveniently located very close to all the major tourist attractions, which made sightseeing around London so easy and enjoyable. The atmosphere on the bus was fun and unique, and it was a great way to explore the city. Highly recommend for anyone visiting London!

Perc G

Solo
Verified booking
May 2026
Extensive, great information from the guides, just the right amount, lovely incorporation of info about certain musicians and their music. The driver's maneuvering through the traffic was amazing.

Georgi G

Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
It's super convenient for exploring multiple destinations! You can see everything you want. It would be nice to have more language options, and the seats should be cleaned after it rains.

Gina M

Group
Verified booking
Apr 2026
The map was very helpful. The stops listing on the brochure did not coincide with the actual trip. The audio was quite helpful. Got to see much in a short time.
    • Discover London's sights with a premium hop-on hop-off bus tour by Big Bus! Pick 1 day, 24 or 48 hours with unlimited rides for nonstop adventures.

    • 50+ sights dotted around the city and three routes to explore them all! Buses run every 15-45 minutes, so you can see London without pressing pause.

    • Ready for a full London immersion? Based on the pass you choose, enjoy a Thames river cruise, a dazzling evening tour, and 3 guided walking tours.

    • With multilingual audio commentary, free Wi-Fi, and live tracking, you can learn on the go, update friends instantly, and monitor your journey.

    • From Buckingham Palace's royal ceremonies to the Tower of London's imposing presence, the city’s countless sights await discovery.

    • 1-day or 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour

    • Access to Red, Blue & Green routes

    • 40-min Thames River cruise (based on option selected)

    • 2-hour evening bus tour (based on option selected)

    • 3 guided walking tours (based on the option selected)

    • English-speaking guide (on the cruise)

    • Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin & Brazilian Portuguese (on the bus)

    • Free Wi-Fi & headphones onboard

    • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

  • TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
    FREQUENCY10-20 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTUREGreen Park Underground at 8:15 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREGreen Park Underground at 5:00 PM
    Timeline
    Map

    1. Green Park Underground

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    2 attractions

    Green Park

    3 minutes walk

    Wellington Arch

    2 minutes walk

    2. Hard Rock Cafe

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    2 attractions

    Hard Rock Cafe

    9 minutes walk

    Madame Tussauds

    14 minutes walk

    3. Queen Mother Gates

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    2 attractions

    Victoria Tower Gardens

    10 minutes walk

    Palace of Westminster

    10 minutes walk

    4. Marble Arch (Westbound)

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    2 attractions

    Marble Arch

    2 minutes walk

    The Wallace Collection

    6 minutes walk

    5. Regent Street

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    2 attractions

    Regent Street

    3 minutes walk

    Carnaby Street

    4 minutes walk

    6. Piccadilly Circus

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    2 attractions

    Piccadilly Circus

    1 minute walk

    Leicester Square

    7 minutes walk

    7. Haymarket

    Get direction
    1 attraction

    Theatre Royal Haymarket

    8. Trafalgar Square

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Trafalgar Square

    1 minute walk

    The National Gallery

    7 minutes walk

    9. Craig's Court

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    2 attractions

    Craig's Court

    The Banqueting House

    1 minute walk

    10. Horseguards

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    2 attractions

    Horse Guards Parade

    4 minutes walk

    The Household Cavalry Museum

    4 minutes walk

    11. Whitehall

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Whitehall

    3 minutes walk

    Churchill War Rooms

    10 minutes walk

    12. London Eye (Eastbound)

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    London Eye

    4 minutes walk

    London Dungeon

    3 minutes walk

    13. Waterloo (Eastbound)

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    2 attractions

    Waterloo

    5 minutes walk

    The Old Vic

    5 minutes walk

    14. Covent Garden

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Covent Garden Market

    8 minutes walk

    Royal Opera House

    3 minutes walk

    15. St Paul’s Cathedral

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    2 attractions

    St Paul’s Cathedral

    1 minute walk

    The Museum of London

    4 minutes walk

    16. Monument

    Get direction
    1 attraction

    Monument to the Great Fire of London

    17. London Bridge

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    2 attractions

    London Bridge

    4 minutes walk

    Borough Market

    8 minutes walk

    18. Tower of London

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    2 attractions

    Tower of London

    4 minutes walk

    The Gherkin

    5 minutes walk

    19. Temple Underground Station

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Temple Church

    6 minutes walk

    Middle Temple Hall

    7 minutes walk

    20. Westminster Pier

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    2 attractions

    Westminster Pier

    Big Ben

    1 minute walk

    21. London Eye (Westbound)

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    2 attractions

    Jubilee Gardens

    68 minutes walk

    County Hall

    1 minute walk

    22. Lambeth Palace

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    2 attractions

    Lambeth Palace

    Imperial War Museum

    3 minutes walk

    23. College Green

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    2 attractions

    College Green

    St. Margaret’s Church

    1 minute walk

    24. Tothill Street

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Westminster Cathedral

    4 minutes walk

    The Supreme Court

    3 minutes walk

    25. Buckingham Palace

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Buckingham Palace

    7 minutes walk

    The Royal Mews

    1 minute walk

    26. Victoria Station

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    2 attractions

    Victoria Station

    7 minutes walk

    Apollo Victoria Theatre

    8 minutes walk
    TOTAL DURATION3 hours 35 minutes
    FREQUENCY15-20 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTUREVictoria, Nova Complex at 8:00 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREVictoria, Nova Complex at 5:00 PM
    Timeline
    Map

    1. Victoria, Nova Complex

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    2 attractions

    Apollo Victoria Theatre

    4 minutes walk

    Cardinal Place

    4 minutes walk

    2. Victoria Station

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    2 attractions

    Victoria Station

    5 minutes walk

    Apollo Victoria Theatre

    4 minutes walk

    3. Queen Mother Gates

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Victoria Tower Gardens

    16 minutes walk

    Palace of Westminster

    16 minutes walk

    4. Marble Arch (Westbound)

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Marble Arch

    2 minutes walk

    The Wallace Collection

    6 minutes walk

    5. Green Park

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Green Park

    3 minutes walk

    Wellington Arch

    2 minutes walk

    6. Hard Rock Cafe

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Hard Rock Cafe

    9 minutes walk

    Madame Tussauds

    16 minutes walk

    7. Hyde Park Corner

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    2 attractions

    Hyde Park

    9 minutes walk

    Apsley House

    4 minutes walk

    8. Harrods

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    2 attractions

    Harrods

    7 minutes walk

    Saatchi Gallery

    8 minutes walk

    9. South Kensington Museums

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    2 attractions

    South Kensington Museums

    2 minutes walk

    Victoria and Albert Museum

    3 minutes walk

    10. Gloucester Road

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    2 attractions

    Gloucester Road

    1 minute walk

    Science Museum

    5 minutes walk

    11. Kensington Palace

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    1 attraction

    Kensington Palace

    2 minutes walk

    12. Notting Hill

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    2 attractions

    Notting Hill

    6 minutes walk

    Portobello Road Market

    6 minutes walk

    13. Kensington Gardens

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    2 attractions

    Kensington Gardens

    2 minutes walk

    Diana Memorial Playground

    14. Thistle Hotel (Kensington Gardens)

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    2 attractions

    The Orangery

    3 minutes walk

    Queensway Market

    1 minute walk

    15. Lancaster Gate

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    1 attraction

    Lancaster Gate

    16. Paddington Station

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    2 attractions

    Paddington Bear Statue

    5 minutes walk

    Little Venice

    8 minutes walk

    17. Praed Street

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    2 attractions

    Praed Street

    4 minutes walk

    Sheldon Square

    4 minutes walk

    18. Marble Arch (Eastbound)

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    2 attractions

    Selfridges

    4 minutes walk

    Oxford Street

    10 minutes walk

    19. Baker Street

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Sherlock Holmes Museum

    2 minutes walk

    The Wallace Collection

    6 minutes walk

    20. Oxford Street

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    2 attractions

    Oxford Street

    6 minutes walk

    Liberty London

    2 minutes walk

    21. Regent Street

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Regent Street

    3 minutes walk

    Carnaby Street

    4 minutes walk

    22. Piccadilly Circus

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Piccadilly Circus

    1 minute walk

    Leicester Square

    6 minutes walk

    23. Haymarket

    Get direction
    1 attraction

    Theatre Royal Haymarket

    24. Trafalgar Square

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Trafalgar Square

    1 minute walk

    The National Gallery

    7 minutes walk

    25. Craig's Court

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Craig's Court

    1 minute walk

    The Banqueting House

    4 minutes walk

    26. Horseguards

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Horse Guards Parade

    4 minutes walk

    The Household Cavalry Museum

    4 minutes walk

    27. Whitehall

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Whitehall

    3 minutes walk

    Churchill War Rooms

    10 minutes walk

    28. London Eye (Eastbound)

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    London Eye

    4 minutes walk

    London Dungeon

    4 minutes walk

    29. Waterloo (Eastbound)

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Waterloo

    5 minutes walk

    The Old Vic

    5 minutes walk

    30. Covent Garden

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Covent Garden Market

    8 minutes walk

    Royal Opera House

    3 minutes walk

    31. St Paul’s Cathedral

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    St Paul’s Cathedral

    1 minute walk

    The Museum of London

    4 minutes walk

    32. Monument

    Get direction
    1 attraction

    Monument to the Great Fire of London

    33. London Bridge

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    London Bridge

    4 minutes walk

    Borough Market

    8 minutes walk

    34. Tower of London

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Tower of London

    16 minutes walk

    The Gherkin

    18 minutes walk

    35. Temple Underground Station

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Temple Church

    6 minutes walk

    Middle Temple Hall

    6 minutes walk

    36. Westminster Pier

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Westminster Pier

    Big Ben

    1 minute walk

    37. London Eye (Westbound)

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Jubilee Gardens

    4 minutes walk

    County Hall

    1 minute walk

    38. Lambeth Palace

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Lambeth Palace

    Imperial War Museum

    3 minutes walk

    39. College Green

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    College Green

    St. Margaret’s Church

    1 minute walk

    40. Tothill Street

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Westminster Cathedral

    4 minutes walk

    The Supreme Court

    3 minutes walk

    41. Buckingham Palace

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Buckingham Palace

    7 minutes walk

    The Royal Mews

    1 minute walk
    TOTAL DURATION70 minutes
    FREQUENCY30-45 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTUREWoburn (Northbound) at 8:30 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREWoburn (Northbound) at 5:00 PM
    Timeline
    Map

    1. Woburn (Northbound)

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    2 attractions

    The Brunswick

    5 minutes walk

    Charles Dickens Museum

    4 minutes walk

    2. Euston Station

    Get direction
    1 attraction

    Regent’s Park

    11 minutes walk

    3. Kings Cross Station

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Platform 9¾

    1 minute walk

    The British Library

    8 minutes walk

    4. St. Pancras Station

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    St. Pancras Station

    29 minutes walk

    King’s Place

    9 minutes walk

    5. Euston Road

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Wellcome Collection

    4 minutes walk

    Grant Museum of Zoology

    4 minutes walk

    6. Woburn (Southbound)

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Queen Square

    4 minutes walk

    The Brunswick

    5 minutes walk

    7. British Museum (Southbound)

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    The British Museum

    6 minutes walk

    The Cartoon Museum

    13 minutes walk

    8. Temple Underground Station

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Temple Church

    6 minutes walk

    Middle Temple Hall

    6 minutes walk

    9. Covent Garden

    Get direction
    2 attractions

    Covent Garden Market

    8 minutes walk

    Royal Opera House

    3 minutes walk

    10. British Museum (Northbound)

    Get direction
    1 attraction

    Russell Square

    1 minute walk
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    Guests from United States, Germany, Canada and over 24 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Fabrice D

    Solo
    Verified booking
    5 days ago
    Au début, je suis arrivé un peu après que le bus précédent soit parti. Un autre bus m'a ramené tout seul au bus précédent. Chauffeur vraiment sympa. Il y a un programme du trajet de la journée et des petits casques sont disponibles pour l'écoute des nombreuses infos de la visite du jour...dans toutes les langues! C'était vraiment agréable ... si le soleil est de la party !!!

    Cheryl M

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Last week
    The audio was entertaining and informative, the buses came along regularly and they seemed clean and well maintained! A perfect way for me to see as much of London as possible in one day.

    Rendall B

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    I enjoyed the audio. It was fun and informative. No long wait times.

    Yves W

    Group
    Verified booking
    Yesterday
    Easy to use with interesting insights.

    Perc G

    Solo
    Verified booking
    May 2026
    Extensive, great information from the guides, just the right amount, lovely incorporation of info about certain musicians and their music. The driver's maneuvering through the traffic was amazing.
  • Accessibility

    • Require special accommodations for your wheelchairs? You can contact the service provider, and they'll assist you.

    Additional information

    • Public transport and sightseeing buses can't stop right at Buckingham Palace, but there is a stop just a 5-minute walk away.

    • Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like cruises, walking tours, and meeting points, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

    • The date you select while booking must be the first day of your tour. Remember that the ticket validity begins upon boarding the bus.

    • The 24-hour pass is valid for 24 consecutive hours, while the 1-day pass is valid for a single calendar day, regardless of the boarding time.

    • See the cruise and night tour schedule below:

    • Cruise from Tower Pier: First boat at 10am, last at 6:55pm, every 40 mins; 30–40 min cruise to Westminster Pier.

    • Cruise from Westminster Pier: First boat at 10am, last at 7:20pm, every 40 mins; 30–40 min cruise to Tower Pier or London Eye.

    • Night tour: 2-hour tour departs at 7:30pm from stop #11 (London Eye), with one tour per evening.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.

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